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Chilean Empanadas

Cultural Context

Chilean empanadas, particularly the 'empanadas de pino', are a beloved staple of Chilean cuisine, often enjoyed during celebrations and family gatherings. These savory pastries filled with meat, olives, and eggs reflect the country's rich agricultural heritage. Today, variations exist worldwide, with fillings ranging from cheese to vegetables, showcasing the dish's adaptability and global appeal.

ChileanCLmain
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground beef
1 cup diced onions
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 bouillon cube
1/4 cup white wine
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup black olives
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 hard-boiled eggs

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: capers

Green olives offer a different flavor profile at a lower cost.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Start by making the filling called pino, which includes meat, diced onions, paprika, cumin, and salt.

2

Sweat the onions down until they are soft.

3

Cut the beef into a small dice or use ground beef, ensuring it is not pasty.

4

Add a teaspoon of paprika and cumin to the onions.

5

Crumble a bouillon cube into the filling for flavor.

6

Add about half a cup of white wine to the mixture and let it cook for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring every 15 minutes and tasting to adjust flavors.

7

Once the filling is done, let it cool down.

8

For the dough, melt the butter first and mix in baking powder with sifted flour.

9

Add the melted butter and white wine to the flour mixture.

10

Incorporate an egg yolk and water with salt into the dough until it comes together and is uniform.

11

Knead the dough until it is firm but not too soft, then wrap it and let it rest in the fridge.

12

After resting, knead the dough again slightly to remove chill and ensure it is smooth.

13

Roll out half of the dough to about half an inch thick.

14

Place the filling towards the bottom of the dough, adding an olive, a raisin, and a piece of hard-boiled egg.

15

Moisten the edges of the dough with water to help seal it.

16

Fold the dough over the filling, pressing down firmly to seal, and create folds for decoration.

17

Brush the tops with an egg wash made from one egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of milk.

18

Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pinskilletbaking sheetplastic wrap

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

gluteneggdairy

Also Known As

Empanadas ChilenasEmpanadas de Pino

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